New Awards Towards Housing in Labelle and Florida City

Rural Neighborhoods recently completed its third Resident Leadership Academy (RLA) class with 15 graduates.  Funded through NeighborWorks America, the RLAs teach residents the importance of getting involved in their community and the impact they can have.  The classes also focus on leadership skills such as strong communication, team building, and conflict resolution. During the class,…

Rural Neighborhoods recently received funding under Rural LISC’s Healthy Housing Initiative in which it awarded $560,000 to 37 agencies.  Rural Neighborhoods’ My Community, My Health Initiative is the health component of Rural Neighborhoods’ Eden Park-Esperanza Place (EP2) Mi Casa – Kominote M Revitalization Plan. Rural Neighborhoods will implement smoke-free housing for 219 households at the Eden Gardens, Esperanza Place and Main…